UHF mod for CATV reception

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Originally Posted by Electronic M

It would be cheaper and easier to use a VCR with a cable tuner to convert the channel you wish to watch to CH3 VHF. I use VCRs as cable tuners for ALL of my vintage sets and find it a good alternative to getting a cable box for every set(of course like you I still have decent analog cable).

There is the added advantage of being able to use the VCR's remote to tune what you want to watch, and in the case of some older Zenith VCRs(and presumably other makes) that have a SWITCHED power outlet on the back one can leave the TV on and connected to the outlet and because the outlet is only on when the VCR is the VCR remote will control the on-off mode of the TV( in addition to changing the channels).

Some EARLY obsolete cable boxes can do all the same in addition to changing the volume such as my Scientific Atlanta series 8540 box.

Yes, I do realize that using a VCR or other form of external tuner is cheaper and easier, that's what I'm currently doing. I was just curious if doing the other was even possible, just to get the full nostalgic effect, and something to do.